Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae that produces its main display in summer. It carries deciduous foliage and suits a full-sun, south-facing position. Plant in loam with neutral pH and keep soil moist but well-drained. Flowering occurs from June to August and it tolerates exposed sites.

About the genus

A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

Wikipedia contributors, "Daylily", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Daylily

In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Asphodelaceae and is used for its summer flowering habit. As a deciduous plant it dies back outside the growth season and reappears from the crown each year. The recorded flowering period is June to August. Position it in full sun on a south-facing, exposed site where air movement reduces the risk of damp around the crown. It prefers loam of neutral pH and soil that remains moist but drains freely; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. Hardiness is H6, which translates as very hardy for UK conditions, so it can remain planted outdoors through cold winters when given suitable soil. Use Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' in mixed borders to provide summer structure, or grow it in containers large enough to hold moist loam and stable root growth. Where space is limited, place containers in a sunny, south-facing spot to ensure reliable flowering from June to August. Combine with plants that have contrasting leaf textures to keep the border active when the daylily foliage dies back.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Job Creator' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Job Creator'

Propagation: Division, seed
Pest resistance: Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
Disease resistance: Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot